■The trip to the Irish party to see “O McMurphy Brothers” on Thursday with the Suncook Senior Center. The bus will be picking travelers up at 9 a.m. at the lower level of the Suncook Senior Center. Returning to center about 5:30 p.m., if you have any questions please call Nancy at 485-9181.
■A public informational meeting on Route 28 bridge between Allenstown and Pembroke will take place on Thursday at the Pembroke Town Office at 6 p.m.
■A reminder that the dog licenses are due and available at the Allenstown Town Office. All licenses expire annually on April 30, unaltered dogs are $10 and altered dogs are $7.50. If you have any questions call 485-4276, ext. 116.
■Bone Builders is held on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Bingo is held on Monday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Gentle Chair Yoga is held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and the cost is $5 per class.
■Pastel Art Class is held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The cost is $7.50 per class or $45 for a six-week session.
■Cribbage Club is held on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■The Suncook Senior Center will be closed from March 23 to 27 due to precaution for the coronavirus.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■Monday, Lovers of the Chichester Library will meet at 7 p.m. downstairs in the Community room. Open invitation to everyone interested in helping the library. Many opportunities for helping with the book store, or tasks to help the library upstairs.
■Tuesday, the Historical Society meets at the museum from 9 a.m. to noon. Open to all.
■Tuesday, the Pre-School story time at the library at 10:45 a.m. will have a St Patrick’s Day theme! Come join the fun!
■Tuesday, the selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
■Wednesday, the Chichester Central School board will meet at the school from 6 to 8 p.m.
■Wednesday, the Chichester Grange extends an open invitation to all to a special program, “Growing a Pollinator Garden!” The Speaker is Donna Miller from the UNH Co-Operative Extension at 7 p.m. at the Town/Grange Hall.
■Thursday, the Chichester Heritage Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at the library. If you are interested in preserving Chichester history, stop in and hear what the Heritage Commission does for this town.
■Friday, the Trustee of the Trust Funds will meet at the Town Office at 9 a.m.
■The library bookstore is open when the library is open and not being used by a group or organization. Winter clean out of an excess of cookbooks; there is a cart by the back door of the garage section full of free books.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■The Wednesday Movie Matinee starts at 1:30 p.m. presenting From Time to Time. In times of war two centuries apart, two distinct worlds are linked by a single family and the house in which they live. It is 1944 and 13-year-old Tolly Old know is sent to spend Christmas with his grandmother (Maggie Smith), whilst his mother searches for news of his father in wartime London.
■Conservation Commission will meet Thursday starting at 4:30 p.m. at the town offices.
■Planning Board meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at town offices.
■At the library, storytime on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Toddler time on Wednesday at 10 a.m., Lego club will meet on Thursday at 3:30 p.m., knitter club will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., Bone Builders will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a.m. the library.
■Library Movie Matinee starts at 1:30 p.m. this week movie is Knives Out, the feature film on Wednesday, is an American mystery film, a contemporary whodunit, very reminiscent of an Agatha Christie story. The film follows a family gathering gone awry, after the family patriarch’s death leads a master detective to investigate.
■The book discussion group will meet on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. to discuss Pulitzer Prize-winning author Katherine Boo’s Behind the Beautiful Forevers. The non-fiction book describes a present-day slum of Mumbai, India, named Annawadi, and located near the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. It follows the interconnected lives of several residents, including a young trash picker, a female “slumlord,” and a college student.
■Are you thinking about your 2019 income taxes? Need help with your return? Any taxpayer whose return is within the program scope is welcome. Although this is a free service, you will need to make an appointment by going online to aarpfoundation.org/taxaide or calling 1-888-227-7669 or 211. This is a volunteer program. The tax preparers are certified annually. Taxaide representatives will be at the Epsom Library on now and subsequently every Thursday until April 2.
■On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. there will be an extremely important informational meeting for parents of eighth-grade students who are attending the April eighth grade Washington, D.C. trip. We would like both students and parents to attend. Please call or email Mr. Lee, Mrs. Learson, or Mrs. Yeaton if you have any questions.
■Seventh-grade parents: It may seem early now to think about your child’s eighth grade historical trip to New York, Washington, D.C., and Gettysburg in April 2021, but time will fly by in a flash! A great group of parents has already started organizing the fundraiser efforts for next year’s trip. We meet monthly, and welcome you to join us at the next meeting. If you and your child would like to be involved in the fundraising group, please contact Jennifer Prusia at jenprusia@gmail.com. The next Meeting is Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Mrs. Magan’s room.
■Happy birthday to France Delgado today! Lori Preve on Wednesday, and Sarah Batchelder on Saturday!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■The Pembroke Historical Society is presenting a free program on March 28 at 1 p.m. in the Pembroke Town Library. “Tangled Lives: Native People and English Settlers in Colonial New England” is presented by acclaimed storyteller, historian and author Jo Radner. What tales shaped New England identities in the 17th and 18th centuries? The stories we hear from our families tell us who we are and how we should view the world. For more information please see the Pembroke Historical Society Facebook page.
■Pembroke Library will host Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party on March 21 from 1 to 2 p.m. For age 2 and up. Stories, games and don’t forget the birthday cake. Registration required; visit the library or call 485-7851.
■“UCRE8” will be held for creative types age 12 to 18. Do you like to write or draw? Is there another creative activity that interests you? If you’re looking for a bully-free, no-pressure space to create, come to the library every Thursday between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. The meeting room is open for all teens to use as a creative space.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The PMHS Athletic Department is actively looking for a girls junior varsity softball coach and girls varsity assistant softball coach. The game schedule begins April 13 and continues to May 27. Previous experience playing and or coaching is preferred but not required. We will work and educate an interested and motivated applicant. All interested applicants should contact Jay Darrah, Director of Athletics, at jaydarrah@pittsfieldnhschools.org.
■The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open on Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church. Young families are given supplemental diapers and wipes. Everyone is welcome. Please use the Chestnut Street entrance. Monetary and product contributions are always welcome. Please call the church at 435-7471 to arrange drop-off.
■The historical society thanks Shane Ricci, Kenneth Robb, Dan and Joel Schroth for helping to insulate its new headquarters and museum in Pittsfield. Much appreciated.
■The planning for the PHS All Class Reunion in July 2020 has begun. We are looking for one member from each class to act as the key contact person – to contact their own classmates and inform them about the reunion. If interested, contact 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com for more information. Our next meeting is March 23 at 6 p.m. at PMHS Media Center.
■Suncook Valley Rotary Club is selling chances on when the “Bailey Hotel” outhouse will plunge through the ice (on the pond by Globe Manufaction). If you guess the closest date and time, you will win $500. A webcam to track progress will be live soon. Tickets are $5 per guess or three guesses for $10. For more information and tickets, go to suncookvalleyrotary.org and click on “Outhouse Plunge” on the left under site pages or Blue Collection Boxes for the plunge are out at the following locations: Danis Market, Pittsfield’s Main Street Variety, Jitters Café, Bell Brothers, Chichester Country Store and Barnstead Country Store – and you can purchase tickets at those locations.
■Please help support PES Food 4 Kids. This program sends bags of food home on weekends for a large amount of children in our community. For the month of March every time the reusable $2.50 Fight Hunger bag is sold, at the Hannaford Store, 73 Fort Eddy Road in Concord, Pittsfield Elementary, Food 4 Kids will receive a $1 donation.
■A group of PMHS students have selected early childhood education as the focus of their learning studio. They will be offering an hour of activities, read-aloud, songs and snacks each Wednesday morning between 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. from March 4 to 25. The group will be exploring colors. Come to the high school and enjoy some activity time outside of the house! All families are welcome. When you arrive sign in at the office and ask for Mrs. Massicotte’s Little Panthers.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society continues to raise funds for the new museum and headquarters. A commemorative garden on the museum grounds is being worked on. A “buy-a-brick” project affords an opportunity for people to buy a brick to honor yourself, loved ones past or present or whomever you wish to remember. The bricks will be sold for $100 each and may be engraved with three lines of 18 characters each for a 4- by 8-inch brick. Please visit pittsfieldhistory.com for a donation form and instructions. For more information, call 798-3984.
■Pittsfield Youth Baseball Association is holding a raffle. Cash prizes range from $1,000 to $500. PYBA is selling only 1,000 tickets and three of them will be winners of cold, hard cash! PYBA players will be getting their tickets soon to sell. Tickets are $10 each.
■JOANN stores across the country help 4-H clubs receive critical resources to bring more hands-on programs to local youth. This year, through April 30, visit your local JOANN store and purchase a “Pay It Fourward” tear away at register for either $1 or $4 and help to inspire a child’s creativity through 4-H. If you donate $4, JOANN will give you a coupon to use on a future purchase.
■Save the date for July 1 for Old Home Day! The theme is “Red, white and blue. It’s all up to you!” Interpret it however you would like to – lots of ideas to go with!
■The Victory Workers 4-H Club will be holding their annual Flower Fundraiser. Hanging baskets and window boxes will be sold – prices range from $22-25. Orders are due by April 1. Contact your favorite 4-H member/family to purchase some beautiful flowers.
■In 1895 at Pittsfield’s Annual Town Meeting the citizens voted to establish a public library. The creation of a public library enabled the consolidation of seven different private libraries, which began operation in 1804, and most importantly opened library services to all citizens. Throughout 2020 the library plans to celebrate the 125th year of serving Pittsfield. We’ll remember pastimes, books, and community traditions. The library is preparing for a 125th Birthday Reception which will be held March 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the library. Leading up to the reception 125 pictures of birthday cakes are being hidden in the building. Find a cake, and claim a small prize!
■On Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center, there will be a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Kevin Durk will perform festive songs, followed by a traditional Irish luncheon.
■At the Senior Center on Friday at 11 a.m., the “First Day of Spring Cookout MOW Fundraiser” will be held. There will be homemade beans, coleslaw, hotdogs, hamburgers and all the fixings. This is a fundraiser for the Meals on Wheels program so we are asking for a $5 donation per meal with all proceeds going to the Meals On Wheels program. Come in visit, eat, and support a good cause.
■At the Senior Center, we are getting ready to gear up for our annual Bake Sale Meals on Wheels fundraiser. We need people who are willing to bake items, to watch the table to sell the items, and help setting up. If interested in doing any of these please contact the center at 435-8482. The bake sale will take place April 9. Please consider making a monetary contribution to CAPBMCI Meals on Wheels during the month of March and throughout the year. Donations help us eradicate senior hunger. For more information, visit bmcap.org or call your local senior center.
■Do you play chess? The senior center is looking at the possibility of starting a chess club. If interested, please call 435-8482. The day and time has not been set yet, so we are hoping to work with peoples’ schedules.
■Happy birthday wishes to Pam Clattenburg on Thursday. I hope you enjoy your special day!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com